Famine and exile: I brought the Spirit Spring to save the entire Marquis's mansion.

No wonder we couldn't find the way out of the valley; it turns out it was halfway up the mountain.

The outside was completely covered with vines, making it impossible to tell that there was a natural cave inside that could only be passed by one person at a time.

Feng Dali was still carrying Huo Chang'an on his back, while his brothers carried Jinxiu and Jintang on their backs.

After walking for nearly a mile, I lifted a clump of grass, and the world suddenly became clear.

"Great! By going straight through this mountain, we can save half the journey and avoid the desert!" Du Shan was overjoyed.

This should prevent us from being late.

With Feng Dali and a dozen brothers escorting them, they would not be in any danger of losing their lives as long as they did not encounter a herd of beasts.

This misfortune turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

The mountain path was difficult to walk, and after a short while, everyone found a place to rest.

"Miss Sang, let's go hunt some game," Feng Dali shouted.

"Okay, let's boil some water first."

Feng Dali told his brothers to be on guard, and was about to leave when he was startled by a soft shout.

"Feng Dali".

"Yes!" he responded instinctively.

Then he squatted down to be at eye level with the boy on the ground.

Nevertheless, he still felt inferior and became nervous.

Brother Huo hasn't said a word to him the whole way. Is there anything he needs to tell him now?

“Feng Dali, even if you were born in a remote mountain village, you should know that married women should not be addressed as ‘girl’.”

"Even if you really don't understand, you should have heard how those two constables addressed her."

"You're so dull-witted, you don't absorb what you hear. You'll just be a reckless fool when you go out into the world. If you want to get ahead, you'd better be quick-witted and discerning."

The boy's words were not harsh, but they carried an undeniable air of authority.

Feng Dali nodded repeatedly, making sure he remembered those words.

Brother Huo has started teaching him now, and he will definitely study hard.

"Brother Li, Miss Sang said she'd like to check if there are any mushrooms or something while she's at it..."

"What 'Miss Sang'! Call her Fourth Madam! You have no manners at all!" Feng Dali scolded loudly.

The brother who had just spoken scratched his head.

But Miss Sang even told them to just call her Sang Ning!

It was Shi Shen who first called her "Miss Sang," and Shi Shen is the most polite person in the village.

What's the matter?

Hearing Feng Dali's reprimand, Sang Ning glanced over and then continued with her work.

"Third sister-in-law, you should rest more and not do these things."

"It's okay, I quite enjoy doing these things."

Xie Yurou couldn't do anything before, and it took her a long time to learn how to make a Ruyi cake.

But watching Sang Ning cook these past few days, I suddenly felt enlightened and realized that cooking is very simple and also very interesting.

And her body.

He used to be sickly and needed to be pampered and cared for in the mansion.

After being exiled, he thought he wouldn't have to wait long before he could see Saburo.

Unexpectedly, the more I walked, the more energetic I felt.

It's clear that there's no hardship that no one can't endure.

Sang Ning thought it was a good thing that Xie Yurou had something she liked to do, so she handed the eggs directly to her.

She discovered that Xie Yurou was the only one among them with a talent for cooking.

Don't even mention my sister-in-law and Huo Jingya.

He's great at everything else, but he's hopeless at cooking.

Xie Yurou skillfully cracked the eggs and fried a few for the children.

"Third sister-in-law, if third brother knew how good your cooking is now, he would be absolutely astonished."

As soon as Huo Jingya finished speaking, she slapped herself again.

That's just how this girl is; she speaks without thinking.

Sang Ning glared at her and waved her away, telling her to get lost.

Huo Jingya shrank her neck and went to gather firewood.

Xie Yurou smiled and said, "It's nothing. I've come to terms with it now."

"Moreover, I don't know if it's because of the child, but I always feel that he is not dead, that he is right beside me, and that he comes to see me in my dreams at night."

"If I could live like this for the rest of my life, that would be great."

Sang Ning frowned and carefully examined Xie Yurou's mental state.

She had heard that pregnant women are prone to overthinking.

"Third sister-in-law, don't think too much about these things. There's still a long road ahead in life, and there are other beautiful sights along the way."

"We live our lives earnestly, and that is what our deceased loved ones would have wanted."

Xie Yurou laughed, "Yes, I want to live a good life. Your third brother used to laugh at me for not knowing how to do anything, but now I can cook. If he comes back, he will definitely praise me."

"Third sister-in-law..." Sang Ning was even more worried.

“Your third brother loves to tease people. Once, when he was escorting the emperor on a hunt, he came back early, crawled under the bed, and popped out in the middle of the night, scaring me so much that I almost fainted. He even said it was a surprise for me.”

Xie Yurou laughed as she spoke, but as she laughed, her eyes filled with tears.

“Sister-in-law, I know you’re worried about me, but I’m really fine. I’ll never forget Sanlang in this lifetime. With his memories, my life will never be bitter.”

"It's not just me, my sister-in-law is too."

"You don't know how good the Huo family's sons are. Having had someone like that, no one else can compare."

Sang Ning listened intently, unable to resist glancing towards Huo Chang'an.

The boy abruptly looked away, then casually lowered his head to fiddle with the pebbles in his hand.

He has a childlike manner.

Sang Ning smiled.

Then it felt a little sour and bitter.

"Sister-in-law, sometimes I think, if your third brother could come back, even if he were like your fourth brother, or even worse..."

Xie Yurou couldn't bear to imagine the terrible fate that befell her beloved, so she didn't say it aloud.

"I will cherish him as always."

love him.

More than loving yourself.

"Fifty meters to the southeast, under a pine tree, there is an amber piece!"

With a sudden thought, Sang Ning stood up abruptly.

"Third Sister-in-law, you sit down first, I'll go find something."

Sang Ning strode off in the southeast direction.

She really can't stand hearing this.

The more I listen, the more upset I get.

What was originally a two-dimensional character with only one name gradually came to life before our eyes, becoming a person with flesh and blood.

He died just like that; it's heartbreaking to hear.

“Sang Gu… Fourth Madam, where are you going? Do you need any help?” one of the brothers asked.

"No need, lend me this."

Sang Ning took the three-pronged rake from his hand and ran to the pine tree.

What a huge pine tree.

It must have been thousands of years!

It's normal for amber to form.

This dog space is actually quite nice when it's not controlling her body.

Sang Ning excitedly started digging.

After digging only half a meter, they found a small, irregular, pale yellow stone.

It truly is a treasure; it's exceptionally clear, and the contents inside are very clean, without any messy impurities.

A large greenbottle fly, wings outstretched as if about to take flight!

Uh, Sang Ning immediately disliked it.

Amber is a fossilized pine resin that takes thousands of years to form, making it quite precious.

The ancients also believed that it had the power to ward off disasters, dispel evil spirits, and bring good fortune.

Okay, take it back and make a pendant for the child to wear.